Mark in Paris
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I don't agree
I think Tom, in spite of the fact that we can't enounciate such a rigid rule, it is a question of aesthetics and a question of cycles. For a long period of time, there were so much watches with central second hand that the tendancy was later to do the opposite way.
Today, after seeing so much small second, I really tend to prefer looking at a nice dial equiped with a central second hand. For example, I really like the Richard Lange with central second hand and I think that it is mainly because of this display.
My opinion ^^
Best,
Mark
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Depends on the watch...
If we're speaking about a toolwatch, I can't consider it with a small second, which is harder to read than a central second. For example, a central second is more convenient in a diving watch. While I would see wihtout problem a small second on a dressy w...
Nonsense
The statement is too extreme to be taken seriously. While some find the aesthetics of sub-second dials to be quite pleasing, there are clear, intrinsic disadvantages to such designs. From a practical standpoint, the second hand cannot be followed as easil...
I don't agree
I think Tom, in spite of the fact that we can't enounciate such a rigid rule, it is a question of aesthetics and a question of cycles. For a long period of time, there were so much watches with central second hand that the tendancy was later to do the opp...
Did Mr Lambert endorse this statement?
I kinda agree with Nico, it depends on the functions of the watch. In a simple 2 hander, no big deal if there's no second hands. Technically, I would think that while the energy used to move the second hand is minimal, it could be saved to power the movem...
The future belongs to the marketing windmill
Don Quixote set forth to combat it. A noble and valliant attempt. But the windmill won. It alway does. amerix This message has been edited by amerix on 2011-07-14 09:59:10
As usual, truth is perhaps somewhere in the middle...
I was quite surprised to read this statement (as mentioned in the OP), this is why I wanted to hear your feedback. As usual, truth is perhaps found somewhere in the middle, best covered by Nico's statement - it depends. True, a chrono or a diver with smal...